228 East Capitol NE, Washington, DC 20003 - Photo 1

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$3,500,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
8 Beds
4 Full Baths
3,156 Sq. Ft.
Updated 4 days ago

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Property Description

Positioned on the coveted 200 block of East Capitol Street, just steps from the Supreme Court and the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, this exceptional residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington's earliest residential history. The perfect place to entertain your most important guests with meetings and fundraisers. With origins believed to date to the pre-Civil War era, the home stands among Capitol Hill's oldest surviving structures-part of a small collection of early residences that helped shape the neighborhood as it evolved alongside the nation's capital. Offering a unique blend of scale, provenance, and location, this property presents more than just a home-it is a living piece of Capitol Hill's history, ready for its next chapter.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 228 East Capitol NE

General

Sold For: $3,500,000
Taxes: $17,423 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2273134
Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace(s): Equipment, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Single, Oven - Wall, Cooktop, Stove, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 3
Upper - Full Baths: 3
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 8
Bedrooms Upper: 7
Bedrooms-Up2: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Surface
Parking Type: Off Street

Location

County: WASHINGTON
Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL
Driving Directions: Please use GPS
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Victorian
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Stucco
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Front Entrance, English, Fully Finished, Improved
Foundation: Other
Roof: Rubber
Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Screens, Skylights
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 3,156
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 3,156 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 3,156 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,826
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R
Fencing (Description): Partially

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,267.43
City/TownTax: $17,423
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $2,117,270
Tax Amount: $17,423
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Brent E Jackson and TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Robert A Sanders
Sold by TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Henry Cornelius White III

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Schools

Schools serving 228 East Capitol NE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Watkins Elementary School 420 12th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	K-5	0.8 mi
Stuart-Hobson Middle School 410 E Street NE, Washington, DC 20002	6-8	0.5 mi
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	9-12	1.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 228 East Capitol NE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/30/2026

Sold

$3,500,000

-12.5%

MLS

7/16/2026

Listed

$4,000,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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